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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Island HawaiiFirst · Michael KorsIsland Hawaii2007 · ★ 4.06
Midnight ShimmerSecond · Michael KorsMidnight ShimmerEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.24
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Island Hawaii × Midnight Shimmer

Citrus, white floral and sweet meets woody, vanilla and amber. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Island Hawaii, blue is Midnight Shimmer. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Island HawaiiMidnight Shimmer
amberboth
sweetboth
citrusfirst
woodysecond
fruityboth
vanillasecond
white floralfirst
balsamicsecond
powderysecond
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Island Hawaii
ClementineClementineNeroliNeroliOrangeOrangePineapplePineappleOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGinger flowerGinger flowerWhite AmberWhite AmberResinsResinsSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Jasmine
Three shared accords:
sweetfruityamber
Only in Midnight Shimmer
QuinceQuinceFreesiaFreesiaVanillaVanillaWhite WoodsWhite WoodsAmberwoodAmberwoodPeru BalsamPeru BalsamMuskMuskMossMoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIsland Hawaii brings citrus; Midnight Shimmer brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadSweet, fruity and amber run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Island Hawaii in summer and Midnight Shimmer in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Island Hawaii is moderate on both, Midnight Shimmer moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMidnight Shimmer first, then Island Hawaii over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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